Welcome
The name of this course is Strategies for Curriculum Adaptations for all Students - Curricular Goals, Instructional Alignment and Formative Assessments. My name is Professor Michael Gill. My contact information is: Email - mgill@nrcsd.org and Phone - (845) 942-3306.
Work for week of November 7, 2015
1. Read one of the articles above. Prepare a one-page analysis of the article. Submit via email or at the next class.
2. Go to link titled Learning Styles below. Take one of the inventories to find your learning style or preference. Or you can give the inventory to someone else. How will you incorporate instructional activities to meet the varied learning styles of your students? This is not for submission, but for class discussion.
3. Read the article in packet pgs. 31-37. Answer the following questions: How can a teacher explicitly and energetically teach thinking skills? This is not for submission, but for class discussion.
Work for week of November 14, 2015
2. Read one of the articles above. Prepare a one-page analysis of the article.
3. Choose one of the 21st century skills outcomes on the link below. Prepare a synopsis of your selection. How can teachers teach this skill in classrooms today? What are some of the roadblocks?
Text
Tomlinson, Carol Ann (2001). How to Differentiate Instruction in Mixed-Ability Classrooms.
Jackson, Robyn (2009). Never Work Harder Than Your Students.
The name of this course is Strategies for Curriculum Adaptations for all Students - Curricular Goals, Instructional Alignment and Formative Assessments. My name is Professor Michael Gill. My contact information is: Email - mgill@nrcsd.org and Phone - (845) 942-3306.
Course Outline
Course Materials
Work for week of November 7, 2015
1. Read one of the articles above. Prepare a one-page analysis of the article. Submit via email or at the next class.
2. Go to link titled Learning Styles below. Take one of the inventories to find your learning style or preference. Or you can give the inventory to someone else. How will you incorporate instructional activities to meet the varied learning styles of your students? This is not for submission, but for class discussion.
3. Read the article in packet pgs. 31-37. Answer the following questions: How can a teacher explicitly and energetically teach thinking skills? This is not for submission, but for class discussion.
Work for week of November 14, 2015
2. Read one of the articles above. Prepare a one-page analysis of the article.
3. Choose one of the 21st century skills outcomes on the link below. Prepare a synopsis of your selection. How can teachers teach this skill in classrooms today? What are some of the roadblocks?
1. Read the Friedman articles at the attached links:
http://www.nytimes.com/2013/04/03/opinion/friedman-my-little-global-school.html?ref=thomaslfriedman
http://www.nytimes.com/2013/03/31/opinion/sunday/friedman-need-a-job-invent-it.html?_r=0&adxnnl=1&ref=thomaslfriedman&adxnnlx=1365786316-EKGpuFazLWJMhHmRLsmvDg
What are some viewpoints that Friedmand shares that you agree or disagree with? What implications for your teaching do the articles present? Prepare and submit a one page analysis.
2. Read an article above and prepare a one page synthesis.
Text
Tomlinson, Carol Ann (2001). How to Differentiate Instruction in Mixed-Ability Classrooms.
Jackson, Robyn (2009). Never Work Harder Than Your Students.
WebsitesInner Coach
John Wooden on Success
ASCDLearning Styles
NY Times - Twitter Trap
21st Century